Jonathan Spector scored yet again for West Ham while Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey scored wins against weaker opposition however Marcus Hahnemann's return was less than ideal in a full weekend of FA Cup action.

Jonathan Spector's first two goals for West Ham United came in dramatic fashion on Tuesday as he helped eliminate Manchester United from the League Cup in a rout to give West Ham a place in the semifinals.

Brad Guzan and Eric Lichaj should get the start for Aston Villa in the Battle of Birmingham, while Frank Simek and Mike Grella look to push Carlisle into the next round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

Stuart Holden's Bolton continued their fine run of play after dominating Newcastle at home while Brad Friedel and Marcus Hahnemann were both at fault for goals as their teams lost in a full weekend of English action.

Tim Howard and Everton will take on Liverpool in the first Merseyside match of the season, while Brad Friedel and Aston Villa look to put a stop to high flying Chelsea who are without their star forward in a full weekend of English action.

The 18th ranked United States returns to action on Saturday night when they host Poland at Soldier Field in a game that head coach Bob Bradley will look to begin to put together a foundation for the 2014 cycle.

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